Stockholm *

Baba arrived in Stockholm from Holland. He was greeted with garlands at the
airport by about 70 singing Margiis and Proutists. For the first two
days, however, He did not give Darshan. Many who had come with expectations
to see Baba became impatient and doubtful, and finally chose to leave.
Others remained trustfully awaiting the moment when Baba would feel
it was the proper time.

The first evening Baba went on a very late fieldwalk on an old airport
runway. As Baba began to speak about the ancient culture of Scandinavia
being interconnected with the Atlantian culture, one could feel Baba
having the whole vision before Him. He said that this Scandinavian
area was once a hot climate. In fact it was located near the equator,
but since then the North and South poles have shifted. Baba also spoke
about certain oyster-like animals that once lived in the very ground
they were walking upon. (It was later confirmed that this field was
once a sea-bed.)

The next day Baba took another walk in the field. Baba began talking
about flowers. He said that plucking a flower is like taking a child
out of Mother Earth's lap. "You may look at them and take them in your
heart and mind, but you do not need to pluck them." And He added, ‘You
can use them for spiritual gatherings and marriage ceremonies. For
eating purposes you can also use them."

That evening kiirtan began with everyone desiring to create an atmosphere
for Baba's arrival. Suddenly the people who owned the rented hall
rushed in, demanding that everyone leave immediately. Seeing the Swastika
flag of Victory and hearing the kiirtan, they imagined that
Ananda Marga was some sort of fanatic fascist group. After much heated discussion, it was decided that it would be better to move to another place. Baba had been in His room during the whole affair, and at one point during His fieldwalk that evening, Baba made a marked halt, turned to everyone and said that this was no ordinary group walking with Him tonight. "You
are a platoon of lions," Baba said, expressing His pleasure at their strong fighting spirit.

The following day another hall was arranged – actually in the house
where most Margiis were staying. Baba gave Darshan this day, after
which all did Guru Puja before Him. Then Baba gave a special blessing.